Re: [NTLK] Considering Newton as eBook Reader

On Dec 6, 2006, at 12:31 AM, Ivan Kowalenko wrote:
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>> For plain text or word processing documents use Newton Press
>>
>> NewtsCape is capable of connecting to the web directly or to your
>> Mac (using personal web sharing), via ethernet.
>
> Yeah, that was the plan. But I'd rather have a local copy on the
> Newton so I'm not tied down (which is mostly the reason I'm
> considering this project)

NewtsCape can save whatever current pages you are viewing as a Newton
Book as a newton book.

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>> You will need to get the Newton ethernet ready.
>
> That's my biggest problem. No serial ports. I'd rather not have to
> buy a USB-Serial adapter if I can avoid it.
>
Since you already have a compatible ethernet card, you don't need the
serial adapter. You can install packages via personal web sharing also.

What you need is to access the card sharing program, one of the
hosts can send you a loaner card with necessary drivers and you are
ready to go. I would recommend using a subject line of 'Loaner Cards"

Woody

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